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Fish and chip van hire in Havant, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Havant and across Hampshire.
- Summer garden parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Havant events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Havant
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include wakes and gatherings after a funeral and birthday celebrations, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In Havant, the van generally parks on a drive, in a club or hall car park or at a hired venue. All of them work, provided the van can get in and park on level ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Havant?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Havant hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Havant and the whole of Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
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Havant: venues, parking and local tips
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Havant is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Trosnant Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Francis or St Albans Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The coast is within about 6 miles of Havant, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We serve events across the PO9, PO11 and PO7 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A27 and A3(M), Havant is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Havant we cover include Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Havant has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Havant includes Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Havant College (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Who books fish and chip van hire in Havant?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Work Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Havant station, about 0.6 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Havant, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What affects the price in Havant
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Questions from Havant
Can you serve near the sea around Havant?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Havant from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch